Halfway between St. Cloud and Minneapolis, Minnesota sits this lovely small town. It is a place where a fast-paced lifestyle isnít important, and the best forms of entertainment can be found outside. Nestled just south of Sherburne County National Wildlife Refuge and Sand Dunes State Forest, patches of forest, sand dunes, lakes and rivers and acres of wilderness offer both a tranquil retreat and a venue for fun. Big and Mitchell Lakes and the Mississippi and Elk Rivers provide stunning views while the central market place offers a diverse set of amenities. In the summer, swimming, hiking and horseback riding are the activities of choice. In the winter, residents turn to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. With a population of 7,000 this small country town continues to grow as more homebuyers realize the high quality of life available to its residents. With the growth of this town, the town is currently working on a future light rail to make transportation that much more convenient. With Minneapolis located about 40 miles southeast, locals have the option of taking advantage of both worlds by living in Big Lake and commuting to the city. There is a growing industrial base to support those who prefer not to commute; Remmele Engineering and Sherburne Tele Systems, Inc. are two of the larger local employers. Public education is provided by Area School District 727, which operates three schools in Sherburne County area. Big Lake real estate options include single-family detached homes for sale, townhouses, estate properties, waterfront homes and land lots.

The Big Lake, Minnesota real estate market provides opportunity for home seekers with a wide range of housing styles and Big Lake homes, including starter and waterfront houses. Home prices for detached, single-family homes range from $200,000 - mid-$600,000s. Waterfront homes for sale and listings start in the mid-$200,000s. Amenities for Minnesota homes for sale include attached garages, basements, acreage and scenic water views and forest views. Three-bedroom, 2bath homes for sale with a fenced yard and tailored landscaping can be purchased in the low to mid $200,000 range. There is a small selection of 2-3 bedroom townhouses available, ranging in sale price from the mid $100,000s to mid $200,000s. Undeveloped land, including lakefront parcels, are available for those who wish to custom build homes.

Big Lake Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of February 19th, 2018: homes priced around $272,866 compared to $259,654 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +5%. For Wednesday, February 21st, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.05%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.41%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.27%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 4.33%.